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2011 LA: Subaru Reveals BRZ In the Flesh

After a long series of teases of clear bodies, renderings and just about everything but the actual car, Subaru has finally revealed the car in-the-flesh, albeit in the guise of the BRZ Concept-STI, which the company infers is a strong indicator of the styling of the upcoming production model.Specific styling touches on the concept include a lower front spoiler, and a unique rear fascia and rear wing. The color is “WR Blue Pearl II” which continues Subaru’s tradition of blue paint schemes for its STI models. Also featured on the concept are Brembo brakes and unique 18-inch wheels and tires, 215/45 front and 225/45 rear.Breaking with Subaru tradition, at least in the North American market, the BRZ will only be offered with rear-wheel drive. However, this deliberate design decision allowed engineers to give the BRZ one of the lowest centers of gravity of any production car. On the concept, this is further improved by a carbon-fiber roof. Further accentuating the optimum handling balance, the 2.0-liter “FA” direct-injected boxer engine is 4.7 inches lower, and 9.4 inches further to the center of the chassis.Its tidy dimensions of 166.7 long, 70.9 wide and 50.4 inches tall, combined with a 101.2-inch wheelbase, give the BRZ a purposeful stance, as well as allowing for 2+2 seating.The BRZ will begin production in spring 2012, with Subaru claiming it as the world’s only mass-production, front-engine, boxer engine rear-drive sports car. With the exception, of course, of its fraternal twin, the upcoming Scion FR-S and Toyota FT-86.For the complete story on the 2011 Los Angeles auto show,be sure to click over to our LA Show home page, with all the latest photos, information, and much more on all things LA.Source: Subaru

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So it's an RX-8 that will be more reliable, gets better mileage, has torque, and won't drink oil. I can like that.
If they offer a Turbo version I may take a serious look at one... The STI version has to have 300+ HP to back up a huge wing like that...otherwise a little too fast and furious for me.

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Good looking car though. Reminds me of the coupes of 90's yesteryear.

Last I saw was a 2600lb estimate, or about the same as a Veloster, that is why I like these cars (Subie and Toyota) as 200hp will be plenty. I would expect strait line performance to be about like an Acura RSX, but this car is all about the handling in the curves.

OK, they've just described dimensions of BRZ, but I wonder what about weigh? How much does it really weight? Is it more skinny than 370Z or fatty as Genesis Coupe? Is this thing weighting the same as Porsche Cayman? I'm really sorry for mi ignorance, but I really wanna know.
-Mönst-

I think the scion version will look better than this but still a pretty sick looking car. I think that scion will get good sales out of thus car in the US especially those cool special editions they make like 300 every year. But wait is this a hybrid or not cause I thought i heard the FT-86 was a hybrid? Well cant wait for the ZL1 baby!

Yes, I am aware of that. I'm just saying, they look way too much alike, and typically I like the looks of a Subie better than a Toyota. I suppose my hidden meaning is that Subaru got screwed in the deal. But based of the majority of these posts, I'm not the only one that expected more; a lot of folks expected more.
I was hoping the renderings and the prototypes were just wearing a Toyota shell because they were hiding the surprise, now we know it actually wears a Toyota shell.
Mazda should just twin turbo a Miata (MX-5) or something? What a waste of time, two boring cars for the price of one.

I like it! Ok, it's no Adriana Lima, but it has all the right stuff to make it stellar performer. I might just have to talk the wife into letting me get another weekend track car.
This is exactly the type of car that will inspire the younger generation to get into performance vehicles. It reminds me of the late '80s, early '90s Nissan 240, Acura Integra, Toyota MR2 and Civic--- cars that sparked traction in the performance automotive industry at a level that was moderately obtainable for the younger generation. As an enthusiast, I think we need more cars like this to give the car culture a second wind.

Looks great. A lot better than the busy Genesis redesign. It has sharp lines and does a good tasteful bit with the real estate that is there. I don't like it when small cars have too many lines and vents and other things that just make the car look tacky.

Not a fan of the Mazda front smile, but otherwise the car looks pretty good.
Should be quite a bit of fun with 200 HP, but I really hope they come out with a version closer to 300 HP at some point. If they do, I might finally replace my 350Z.
-T

As much as I'd like to care, I don't. The vehicle's badge placement, hood hump, body lines and head lamps look just like a Toyota with differing tail lamps and front grill. Sadly, the Toyota looks better. However, both look a lot like the RX-8 to me and fill the same niche point or idea, just really aren't showing enough for a purchase.
Despite the alleged low price point, I really think that the pony car competition is too hot right now for a launch of this vehicle. Just check out the Nissan Z sales, not too good right now. The small coupe is not the hot priced item it was. Ever heard of the Eclipse?

Well another car going to sit on the lots for some time yet. Really looks almost like an RX8 its seems to have the lines very close. The color maybe hiding more of the lines as the photos are not the greatest.

Once again....Major disappointment by the final product. Build us up with sketches an concepts, only to see they took the conservative way out. It is as if Toyota said , your version has to look BORING! Just as a big let down with the STX, this BRZ is a waste of time, and even bigger disappointment.

Do you mean that the car is embarrasing because it is a Subaru? Do you think WRX owners are idiots too? In theory, I think this is one of the coolest cars to come out in a while. How good it looks in person, and how torque starved it is for it's mass is TBD. I can only guess that you are a Camaro or Mustang fan, and couldn't understand how some of us would be embarrased to drive one of those.

I just can't get excited about this car. It's shape is OK, but the exterior detail/design isn't impressive, though the rear wing is seriously over-done. It's as if they had one guy work on the exterior and 10 on the rear wing.
And what's sad is that this one looks better than the toyota version. It's priced too high if it crests $25K loaded.